MEXICO, Mexique — Une section de la murale Retablo de la Independencia (retable de l'indépendance) de Juan O'Gorman, créée en 1960-61, est exposée au château de Chapultepec, à Mexico. Cette œuvre d'art monumentale représente des personnages clés et des événements de la lutte du Mexique pour l'indépendance.
4813 x 3188 px | 40,8 x 27 cm | 16 x 10,6 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
23 août 2015
Lieu:
Chapultepec Castle, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Informations supplémentaires:
Photograph by David Coleman. The "Retablo de la Independencia" (Altarpiece of Independence) is a monumental mural created by renowned Mexican artist Juan O'Gorman between 1960 and 1961. Located in Chapultepec Castle, now home to the National Museum of History (Museo Nacional de Historia) in Mexico City, this artwork is a cornerstone of Mexican historical and patriotic art. The mural spans an impressive 450 square meters and serves as a visual narrative of Mexico's struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule. O'Gorman's masterpiece depicts key historical figures and events from the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821), presenting them in a style that blends realism with symbolic elements characteristic of Mexican muralism. Central to the composition are prominent independence leaders such as Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, known as the "Father of Mexican Independence, " Jose Maria Morelos, Vicente Guerrero, and Agustin de Iturbide. The mural not only commemorates these national heroes but also illustrates the social and political complexities of the independence movement. O'Gorman's work is notable for its vivid colors, intricate details, and the way it interweaves historical accuracy with artistic interpretation. The "Retablo de la Independencia" stands as a powerful symbol of Mexican nationalism and identity, continuing to educate and inspire visitors about this crucial period in the nation's history.
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